Manning case redefines 'traitor'

6:42 AM,
Jul. 31, 2013

Written by

Jim Michaels | USA Today

The trial of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning challenged the traditional definition of a traitor.

The classic case of a mole leaking sensitive documents to a foreign country has been replaced by a junior analyst who can release troves of information to the public with a few keystrokes.

Col. Denise Lind, the military judge, ruled Tuesday that Manning violated a number of laws, including portions of the Espionage Act, but was not guilty of aiding the enemy, a more serious charge that carried a potential life sentence. ...